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Ch. La Pointe, Pomerol - 2018

Name: Ch. La Pointe, Pomerol
Brand: Ch. La Peyre
SKU: 35994
Price: 71.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 35994 750 mL

A Right Bank charming Bordeaux you can enjoy tonight as it has aged in bottle for a few years. An aromatic, spicy red wine made from a classic blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

$71.96/ Single Bottle

$431.76 $388.58/ Case of 6

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Color

Red

Vintage

2018

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-Region

Pomerol

Producer

Ch. La Peyre

Grape Variety

Merlot

Cabernet Franc

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Merlot

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Bordeaux

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Cabernet Franc

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